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    Home » Bread Recipes

    Italian Bread in a Bread Machine

    Published: Jan 14, 2022 Last updated: Jan 14, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Making Italian Bread using a bread machine is super easy and efficient. Let the bread machine do the work making the dough, then just shape and bake the loaves of bread for a delicious loaf with a firm crust and dense crumb.
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    There is nothing better than the aroma  of a warm loaf of Italian Bread wafting through the house. This Italian Bread recipe is made easy by using the bread machine on the dough setting, leaving the machine to do all the kneading work.

    Italian Bread in a bread machine is one of the easiest and cleanest ways to make a loaf of homemade bread. The bread machine does all the work and all you have to do is shape the loaf, cover it with a towel, and let it rise again before baking it. 

    One loaf of baked Italian Bread on a cooling rack with decorative slashes across the top and on the sides.
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    • ❤️ Why I Love This Recipe
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🙋 Recipe FAQ's
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • More Bread Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why I Love This Recipe

    ✔️ This Italian Bread recipe is made super easy by using the bread machine on the dough setting. 

    ✔️ The crust is firm holding up to the dense crumb.

    ✔️ There is very little fat in the bread lowering the calorie count!

    🥘 Ingredients

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    Bread flour, creates more gluten and aids in rising of the dough. I always use this brand.

    Light brown sugar, for a touch of sweetness, I like this brand best.

    Salt, to add flavor and to work with the yeast.

    Olive oil

    Instant dry yeast, is the agent that allows the bread to rise, this one works best for me.

    Egg, to make the egg wash.

    Cornmeal, for dusting the baking pan.

    rising bread dough on a baking sheet.

    🔪 Instructions

    Making the dough

    • Place the flour, brown sugar, warm water, salt, olive oil and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select dough setting and press start. The machine will beep when the dough cycle is complete.

    To Shape The Loaves

    • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form the bread dough into two equal sized loaves and place seam side down on a large baking sheet generously sprinkled with cornmeal.
    • Cover the loaves with a damp towel and let rise for 40 minutes, or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
    • In a small bowl, beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush the risen loaves with egg mixture.
    • Make a single long, quick cut down the center of the loaves with a sharp knife.
    • Bake the Italian Bread loaves 30 minutes, or until the loaves of bread sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

    🙋 Recipe FAQ's

    Can you substitute all purpose flour for the bread flour?

    You can substitute with all purpose flour, however because the protein content is lower than bread flour, the dough may be wetter and not rise as high.

    What is the difference between active yeast and quick-rise yeast?

    Active yeast needs to be activated with warm water and sugar before using, quick-rise active yeast (also known as instant yeast) can be added to the ingredients as and requires just one rising. 

    What is bread yeast?

    Bread yeast is basically instant yeast and can be used in place of the instant yeast.

    💭 Tips

    • Add the wet ingredients to the bread pan first, then add the dry ingredients.
    • Make a well in the flour and pour the yeast in the well to gradually work the ingredients into the dough working from the inside out.
    overhead shot of baked loaf of Italian Bread

    📖 Variations

    • Add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning, fresh rosemary, or thyme to the flour mixture to add flavor to the bread.
    • Use the bread dough to make individual rolls or pizza dough.

    🍽 Equipment

    Bread machine

    Cooling rack

    Baking Sheet

    Parchment paper

    Bread lame slashing tool or very sharp knife

    A good bread knife for slicing the baked loaf of Italian bread

    Serving Suggestions

    Use this Italian Bread recipe to make Cheesy Garlic Bread.

    Make toast and serve it with butter and this Berry Rhubarb Jam.

    A pair of hands slicing bread on a cutting board.

    Storage

    Store on the counter 2-3 days and up to 3 months in the freezer.

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    📖 Recipe

    Italian Bread using a Bread Machine

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Making Italian Bread using a bread machine is super easy and efficient. Let the bread machine do the work making the dough, then just shape and bake the loaves of bread for a delicious loaf with a firm crust and dense crumb.
    4.64 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 2 hrs 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins
    Course Breads
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 24
    Calories 87 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bread Machine
    • Parchment Paper
    • Baking Sheet
    • Bread Lame
    • Cooling Rack
    • Bread Knife

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    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups bread flour
    • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
    • 1⅓ cups warm water
    • 1½ teaspoons salt
    • 1½ teaspoons olive oil
    • .25 ounces instant dry yeast , or bread machine yeast
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 2 tablespoons cornmeal

    Instructions
     

    Making the dough

    • Place the flour, brown sugar, warm water, salt, olive oil and yeast in the pan of bread machine in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select dough setting and press start. The machine will beep when the dough cycle is complete.

    To Shape The Loaves

    • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form the bread dough into two equal sized loaves and place seam side down on a large baking sheet generously sprinkled with cornmeal.
    • Cover the loaves with a damp towel and let rise for 40 minutes, or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
    • In a small bowl, beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush the risen loaves with egg mixture.
    • Make a single long, quick cut down the center of the loaves with a sharp knife.
    • Bake the Italian Bread loaves 30 minutes, or until the loaves of bread sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Bread Machine Italian Bread, Italian Bread in a Bread Machine, Italian Bread Machine Recipe, Italian Bread Recipe
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. Paula

      December 19, 2022 at 7:01 pm

      Can I keep one of the loaves in the fridge to bake later?

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      • Shelby Law Ruttan

        December 20, 2022 at 5:37 am

        You can keep the dough, in the baking pan and in the fridge up to 2 days. Remove it from the fridge while the oven is preheating and then bake as directed. You can also freeze the baked loaf of bread in an airtight bag 4-6 months.

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    2. Judy

      January 02, 2022 at 8:15 am

      Hi Shelby
      Have you ever just frozen one of the loaves and taken out later like the night before, put on your counter (which I hope would do the extra raising overnight) and then baked it the next day? Two loaves is just to much for me to bake at one time because I am the only one who eats it in my house and I would continue to eat them constantly until I was in a coma 🙂

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      • Shelby Law Ruttan

        January 02, 2022 at 2:17 pm

        Hi Judy, you can do one of two things. Freeze the dough before it rises then set it in the fridge overnight to thaw. I would then rise the loaf of bread after removing from the fridge then bake it. Or, you could freeze the baked loaf of bread. I'm with you, fresh made bread does not last long in my house! Shelby

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